1937 Zenith Boat and Trailer Radio 6B107


1937 Zenith Boat and Trailer Radio 6B107

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1937 Zenith Boat and Trailer Radio 6B107:
$250.00


1937 Zenith Boat & Trailer Radio

6B-107

We are offering an unrestored Zenith 6B107 Boat & Trailer radio which we found a little over three (3) years ago. We are reluctant to sell as we did plan to restore, but we have far too many other radios and other projects that we just don\'t see getting around to it for some time as we\'re making plans to move. Best to let this rare find go to a collector/restorer.

The radio is missing the external speaker, escutcheon and knobs. It will require a full recap as it is loaded with original wax capacitors. And, as is our policy, no power was applied and no signs that anyone else has applied power to it after all the years that have passed. It is a 6V DC radio so you can either convert or go original (our plan). Obviously, we are not selling as a working radio. It is being sold AS IS, for parts or restoration/repair.

If you\'re not familiar with this very rare, vintage radio, please take the time to visit John & Jean Antique Radio Collectors site and read about their collection and other interesting facts about the 6B107.

Please note the labels/tags in the composite photo. All three (3) match. The stapled tag on the bottom of the cabinet shows the model 6B107, the collective number as 332915 (cabinet & chassis). The chassis is a 5635 used on three radios, the 6B107, 6B129 and 6B164. Serial number for the chassis is N332915.

CONDITION: The chassis has surface rust from just sitting and, from what we understand, it used to be installed in a large yacht. The best part is that it is not a hacked chassis. No signs of repair or mods. The original dial face and glass is in exception condition, the best we\'ve seen out of all the Zeniths we\'ve bought for restoration.

We did a quick tube test on five (5) of the (6) tubes installed and they all tested as good on our Heathkit IT-3117. Unfortunately, we were unable to check the 6A7 as the only checker we have with the appropriate socket is currently under repair. The two (2) 15s are original Zenith tubes although one of them has the glass floating loose in the base so it will need to be cemented back in place (the connections/wire are still intact, still test good). The 19 is a Raytheon and the untested 6A7 is a NU.

Although we don\'t have the original speaker, we do have the original transformer with leads. The plug is busted up, but all the pins are there so an easy fix. You can rig up your own speaker until the difficult-to-find original is found.

The cabinet is outstanding considering the age and where it was used. There are two (2) sets of small holes that were drilled on both sides of the front. (See photo.) The bottom ply has a crack and some of the plys are seperated on the back. (See photo.) There really isn\'t much work to do on the cabinet except for a refinish.

BONUS: We will include a new (NOS) JFD \"Woven Fabric Dial Belt,\" the original long gone, but we had a #46 in stock.

SALE TERMS: We are selling a rare vintage radio for restoration or parts. It is being sold AS IS and without any guarantee/warranty. No returns will be accepted!

SHIPPING: Radio will be double-boxed and shipped via FedEx. We estimate the total weight to be 34 lbs. Please see the shipping calculator. Since we only invoice for the actual FedEx shipping charges, should the amount you pay exceed our actual costs (with our discount) we will refund the dif directly to your PayPal account. If the shipping costs exceed our estimation, we will cover the dif, no additional fees to you.

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Feel free to write to us should you have any questions.



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1937 Zenith Boat and Trailer Radio 6B107:
$250.00

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